Sprawling Prickly Pear
Opuntia Phaeacantha
Overview
The Sprawling Prickly Pear (Opuntia phaeacantha), a robust, drought-tolerant cactus, features paddle-like pads that can stretch up to 3 feet long. It produces yellow to orange blooms with a diameter of 2-3 inches, followed by purplish fruits. This low-maintenance plant thrives in full sun and well-draining soil, making it ideal for xeriscapes, rock gardens, and as a ground cover in USDA zones 6-11.
Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 9–11Type Cactus, Shrub, SucculentClimate Arid
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Cactus, Shrub, Succulent
- Family
- Cactaceae
- Climate
- Arid
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